How to travel from Sado to Tohoku, Japan
The distance between Sado and Tohoku is around 368km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 7h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Sado to Tohoku by ferry, train, bus, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tohoku → Sado if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Niigata then take the train to Amarume then Shinjo and then to Naruko-Onsen.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥31,075($225)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Sendai (SDJ).
- Duration7h 60m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost¥67,080($490)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry, Bus and Taxi
Take a ferry to Niigata then take the bus to Yamagata and then to Sendai then take a taxi to Tōhoku region.
- Duration8h 60m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥31,075($225)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sado and Tohoku
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sado to Tohoku by ferry, train, bus, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around ¥31,075 ($225) and will take around 7h 25m.
The distance between Sado and Tohoku is around 368km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 390km (243 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Sado and Tohoku by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Sado to Tohoku is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx ¥31,075 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Sado and Tohoku is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥31,075 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sado and Tohoku. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then take the train to Amarume then Shinjo and then to Naruko-Onsen. instead which will take 7h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sado and Tohoku. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then take the train to Amarume then Shinjo and then to Naruko-Onsen. instead which will take 7h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sado to Tohoku. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 7h 60m.
The closest major airport to Tohoku is Misawa Airport (MSJ) (MSJ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku. Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sado to Tohoku. We recommend that you take a ferry to Niigata then take the train to Amarume then Shinjo and then to Naruko-Onsen. instead which will take 7h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sado to Tohoku is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around ¥31,075 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sado and Tohoku
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 7h 25m | ¥31,075($225) | every 4 hours | 368km (229 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 9hrs | ¥37,645($275) | twice daily | 403km (251 miles) |
Ferry and Plane + 3 similar | 7h 60m | ¥67,080($490) | every 3 hours | 1,317km (818 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 7h 55m | ¥70,640($515) | every 3 hours | 1,216km (756 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, plane and train | 8h 20m | ¥63,520($465) | every 4 hours | 1,302km (809 miles) |
| Ferry to Niigata, plane and train | 9h 15m | ¥60,375($440) | every 3 hours | 1,216km (756 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Taxi | 8h 60m | ¥31,075($225) | twice daily | 401km (249 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sado and Tohoku
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Fuji Dream
Airports near Tohoku
The following major airports near Tohoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Misawa Airport (MSJ)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Tohoku
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 232km (144 miles) from Tohoku